The Ardabil Gas Company has been diligently identifying and addressing gas theft and illegal consumption throughout the province. In this regard, since the beginning of the current year, 503 cases of gas theft and illegal consumption have been identified, with 287 cases related to Ardabil County and 216 cases related to other counties in the province.
Legal and Supervisory Actions
The CEO of the Ardabil Gas Company, Morteza Khodabandeh Jaloudar, emphasized that the protection of citizens' safety and the safeguarding of national assets are priorities for the company. He stressed that operational and inspection teams, in collaboration with law enforcement and the judiciary, continuously monitor the gas supply network and facilities.
He further referred to comparative statistics and said: "The number of identified gas theft cases and illegal connections last year was 1,004, which has decreased to 503 this year due to the implementation of supervisory and operational plans."
Methods of Identifying Theft and Violations
Khodabandeh Jaloudar mentioned various methods that lead to the identification of gas theft and illegal consumption. He stated: "Tampering with and altering the operation of the meter, installing bypasses, and creating illegal connections are among the violations that, once identified, lead to the removal of illegal connections and legal follow-ups."
The CEO of the Ardabil Gas Company also warned that any unauthorized interference with gas supply equipment, due to non-compliance with technical standards, increases the risk of gas leaks, explosions, and fires. Additionally, these violations can disrupt the distribution network and the stability of gas flow to consumers.
In conclusion, Khodabandeh Jaloudar urged citizens to report any observed illegal connections, meter tampering, or illegal gas extraction to the gas company via the contact number 194.
